Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of burning a dead body, especially in a crematorium, as a method of disposal

“The family chose cremation as the most suitable option for their loved one.”

2. noun

the remains of a dead body that have been burned

“The cremated remains were placed in an urn and buried in the family plot.”

3. noun

the act of burning or reduction to ashes, especially of a non-living thing

“The cremation of the old factory was a symbolic act of renewal.”